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Heart Warrior Project: For cardiac arrest survivors & those at risk

Jellis Vaes
Cardiac Arrest
Heart Warrior Project
Mental Health
Support Groups
Cardiac Rehabilitation
ICD Shocks
Cardiac Arrest Survivors
Cardiology
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Cardiac Event Recovery
Merchandise
CPR
Exercise
Heart Disease
Cardiac Ablation
Psychology
Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy
Eva Mpatshi
Heart Diseases
Heart Arrhythmia

I’m Jellis Vaes, founder of The Heart Warrior Project and a sudden cardiac arrest survivor. I started this project after experiencing firsthand how intense and life-altering this journey can be, and how little emotional support is available. The Heart Warrior Project is dedicated to supporting cardiac arrest survivors and those at risk. On the podcast, I sit down not only with fellow heart warrior... more

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Becca Travis
Cardiac arrest survivor
Heart Warrior (survivor)
Episode: I Died While Running, Now I’m Running a Marathon | Becca Travis
Rosy Thachil
Board-certified non-invasive cardiologist
Practicing in New York City
Episode: Upcoming Health Expert! Dr. Rosy Thachil
Sanjay Gupta
Consultant cardiologist at York Teaching Hospital (UK)
York Teaching Hospital, UK
Episode: Dr. Sanjay Gupta – Where Modern Medicine Falls Short & Why Lifestyle Matters More Than You Think
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Consultant cardiologist at York Teaching Hospital in the UK with a specialist interest in cardiac imaging
York Teaching Hospital
Episode: Upcoming Health Expert! Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Dr. Sears
Clinical health psychologist
Independent clinician
Episode: I've Had Heart Disease for 25 Years. Here's What I Wish I Knew
Chana Hughes
Cardiac arrest survivor and family therapist who integrates personal experience with professional practice
Independent/Heart Warrior Project context
Episode: Relational Healing After Cardiac Arrest | Family Therapist & SCA Survivor Chaya Chana
Doug Rachac
Expert on ICDs and pacemakers, former Medtronic employee, patient advocate
Medtronic (former); Heart Warrior Project (advocate)
Episode: Living with an ICD – Insights from Medtronic Expert Douglas Rachac
Angela Hartley
Cardiac nurse and exercise specialist with experience in cardiac rehabilitation
Healthy Hearties and CP&R
Episode: Back in Shape After a Cardiac Event with Angela Hartley (Community Meetup)
Paige Arnone
Health and wellness business owner, expert in wellness for first responders
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Episode: How to Regulate Your Stress and Anxiety as an SCA Survivor | Paige Arnone

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Jellis Vaes
Host and founder of The Heart Warrior Project podcast; leads conversations with survivors and experts on heart-health and recovery.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • So valuable!

    Truly a very valuable and interesting podcast, with stories that are very relatable for heart patients and can also offer comfort.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tante Joke 75
    Belgium2 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    I stumbled across this podcast when I was looking for survivor support groups online, and I am so glad I did! It’s tremendously helpful and comforting. It’s great hearing other survivor stories. Friends and family can be excellent supports, but nobody truly understands unless they’ve been through it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaurenM230
    United States2 years ago
  • Supportive and informative

    Love this show as a fellow cardiac arrest survivor. The mix of medical experts and raw, honest survivor stories is refreshing. Glad I found this project started by an amazing heart warrior!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LECanadian
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative

    Sudden cardiac arrest is life changing and unexpected. As a survivor, this podcast has answered many questions, provided hope through survivor stories, and it a great opportunity to understand the road to recovery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AzPoolFloater
    United States2 years ago
  • Helpful, honest and reassuring to know you’re not alone

    Highly recommend for anyone who’s had a cardiac arrest and also their family/friends. So many great people who’ve told their journey on the podcast as well as health professionals. So good to know you’re not alone, learn more and help to move forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angela Hartley
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The host blends survivor stories with medical expertise in a hopeful, practical way.
Episodes consistently emphasize community support and actionable strategies for recovery.
Listeners appreciate the mix of personal experience and professional guidance.

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Facing a Progressive Heart Disease: George’s Story
Q: How has this diagnosis affected your daily life and sense of self?
He describes life being upended by uncertainty, the need to adjust his activities, and an ongoing process of grieving, adapting, and redefining his identity beyond being an active, healthy person.
Facing a Progressive Heart Disease: George’s Story
Q: Can you briefly summarize what heart condition you have and when it was diagnosed?
George explains he has DSP cardiomyopathy, a genetic condition related to desmoplakin, which can affect heart tissue and occasionally skin/hair, and he learned about it in December 2024 after a long process of symptoms and testing.
Relational Healing After Cardiac Arrest | Family Therapist & SCA Survivor Chaya Chana
Q: What practical steps can couples take to renegotiate roles and maintain intimacy after a life-threatening event?
Explore new routines, keep transparency about needs, ensure both partners have space to express vulnerability, and consider external support like family therapy or peer groups to widen the support network.
Relational Healing After Cardiac Arrest | Family Therapist & SCA Survivor Chaya Chana
Q: How can a survivor and partner navigate the early stages of relational healing without blaming each other?
Focus on compassionate communication using I-statements, empathy, and validating each other's feelings, while recognizing the trauma is co-created and patients may have changed identities.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta – Where Modern Medicine Falls Short & Why Lifestyle Matters More Than You Think
Q: How should we weigh exercise for patients with ARVC/ ACM and how to balance intensity, duration, and environmental factors like altitude?
He recommends gradual increases, enjoying activities, avoiding prescriptive rigidity, and prioritizing safety with appropriate supervision; acknowledges individual variability and the limits of universal guidelines.

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A show focused on both the medical and emotional journeys of cardiac arrest survivors and those at risk, featuring a mix of survivor stories and expert insights from cardiologists, psychologists, and other health professionals. Episodes often center on personal experiences with ICD shocks, recovery, resilience, peer support, and practical guidance for navigating medical decisions, therapy, and daily life after a cardiac event. The format appears to blend lived experience with clinical expertise, and frequently ties back to community building through the Heart Warrior Project, leadership in patient advocacy, and resources for education and empowerment. This combination of intimate survivor narratives with credible medical guidance makes it a... more

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